Comparison of feeding success of larval Ixodes Scapularis and I. Ricinus, the main vector tick species of Borrelia spp. using mice as host

The objective of this study was to develop a standardised and reproducible protocol for feeding I. scapularis and I. ricinus tick larvae on mice

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases - January 31, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: D. Tahir, A. Evans, M. Varloud, J. Fourie, F. Jongejan Tags: 21.160 Source Type: research